Former Alabama running back Trent Richardson runs through tacklers during last season's win against Georgia Southern. / Marvin Gentry, US Presswire

by Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY Sports

by Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY Sports

It's never right to get hitched during football season in Southeastern Conference country, but if you and your significant other are really into the idea of a fall wedding, this would have been a good weekend to tie the knot.

For the SEC, this weekend is the calm before the storm. Rivalry week begins Thursday; a week after that is the SEC championship game. This week is a time to rest up, heal and save your energy against a cupcake. Continuing a recent tradition, the majority of the SEC will schedule down on the second-to-last weekend of the regular season.

Saturday's schedule features 11 games featuring SEC teams.

One is a non-conference game against Football Bowl Subdivision competition. Missouri hosts Syracuse as both teams look to reach bowl eligibility.

There are three SEC-only games. Tennessee is at Vanderbilt, Mississippi is at LSU and Arkansas is at Mississippi State.